Fined in VIC

TimMc · 05-26-2009, 06:00 PM

How do you guys know how many points you have left? In Qld I'm guessing we just get a letter in the mail when we've reached our max points. I hope I never get to find out. As I believe I've still only got 1 point left for the next year (after being booked two years ago), there's a good chance I will.

Zuzu · 05-26-2009, 06:05 PM

In NSW we go to the rta.nsw.gov website and follow thre prompts...There must be a equivalant site in QLD you would think..

harpoon · 05-26-2009, 07:02 PM

aus135i, due to other offences (speeding and bus lane), I have been suspended for 6 months so I don't mind talking about the points that were never allocated from my Vic speeding offence.

But its been over 12 months now and I still havn't seen the points from the Melbourne fine hit my licence.

Does that make sense?

oldman · 05-26-2009, 07:48 PM

My understanding is that points are normally put against your licence after you pay the fine. If you do not pay or as some people do, stretch it out, even if your penalty would include loss of licence, you wont loose it until you pay the fine.
This has been on Current Affair or Today Tonight where they have given instances where drivers should have lost their licence due to DUI offences but are still driving because they have not paid any of the fines.
I guess if the fine was for an interstate offence, then there could be significant delay in the points being allocated back to your home state record.

Guran · 05-27-2009, 03:44 AM

Jeez you lot are a bunch of naughty boys, eh? In my 20 odd years of driving I've never been booked for speeding. Those who've been on a drive with me might be surprised to learn that. The trick is to stick with the +10km/hr allowance in NSW, and be careful to chose the moments when you feel like something quicker.

Zuzu · 05-27-2009, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Guran

Jeez you lot are a bunch of naughty boys, eh? In my 20 odd years of driving I've never been booked for speeding. Those who've been on a drive with me might be surprised to learn that.

Ahhhhhh, your right there Bryan...

I do find it hard to believe..

d3syd · 05-27-2009, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Guran

Jeez you lot are a bunch of naughty boys, eh? In my 20 odd years of driving I've never been booked for speeding. Those who've been on a drive with me might be surprised to learn that. The trick is to stick with the +10km/hr allowance in NSW, and be careful to chose the moments when you feel like something quicker.

That's an amazing record! I on the other hand have had the shameful record of having been booked for speeding in every state I have driven in except the NT. It is now even harder to curb my lead foot with my 135i

amk2912 · 05-27-2009, 06:19 AM

Touchwood...my last speeding fine was back in 1987! Caught doing 70kmh in a 60kmh zone in my new........Mitsubishi Magna! My wife........that's another story!

takahashi · 05-27-2009, 08:36 AM

Harpoon, I think the interstate point system only happen few months ago.

Yes, I don't think showing an international licence will be a good idea anyway, if you carry a VIC licence because you are committing a fauld already...

MickyD · 05-27-2009, 08:01 PM

both of our last 2 new cars (MINI & MX5) I've got speeding fines within 24hrs of pickup, I'll be a bit more careful with the 1....

(the MINI one I was radared at 159 in a 90 zone (overtaking someone), but the cop put it down as 99.....!)

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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	How do you guys know how many points you have left? In Qld I'm guessing we just get a letter in the mail when we've reached our max points. I hope I never get to find out. As I believe I've still only got 1 point left for the next year (after being booked two years ago), there's a good chance I will.
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	In NSW we go to the rta.nsw.gov website and follow thre prompts...There must be a equivalant site in QLD you would think..
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harpoon Lieutenant 12 Rep 440 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Syd iTrader: (1)	aus135i, due to other offences (speeding and bus lane), I have been suspended for 6 months so I don't mind talking about the points that were never allocated from my Vic speeding offence. But its been over 12 months now and I still havn't seen the points from the Melbourne fine hit my licence. Does that make sense? __________________ E92 M3
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oldman . 31 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 09 135i AW Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NSW Australia iTrader: (0)	My understanding is that points are normally put against your licence after you pay the fine. If you do not pay or as some people do, stretch it out, even if your penalty would include loss of licence, you wont loose it until you pay the fine. This has been on Current Affair or Today Tonight where they have given instances where drivers should have lost their licence due to DUI offences but are still driving because they have not paid any of the fines. I guess if the fine was for an interstate offence, then there could be significant delay in the points being allocated back to your home state record.
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Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	Jeez you lot are a bunch of naughty boys, eh? In my 20 odd years of driving I've never been booked for speeding. Those who've been on a drive with me might be surprised to learn that. The trick is to stick with the +10km/hr allowance in NSW, and be careful to chose the moments when you feel like something quicker. __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi
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amk2912 Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: '10 X5 40d & '12 F10 520d Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	Touchwood...my last speeding fine was back in 1987! Caught doing 70kmh in a 60kmh zone in my new........Mitsubishi Magna! My wife........that's another story!
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Harpoon, I think the interstate point system only happen few months ago. Yes, I don't think showing an international licence will be a good idea anyway, if you carry a VIC licence because you are committing a fauld already... __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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MickyD (Damned or Belated) 10 Rep 497 Posts Drives: Le Mans Blue 120D M Manual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seaford, Vic. iTrader: (0)	both of our last 2 new cars (MINI & MX5) I've got speeding fines within 24hrs of pickup, I'll be a bit more careful with the 1.... (the MINI one I was radared at 159 in a 90 zone (overtaking someone), but the cop put it down as 99.....!)
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